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For the Yee family, service to California is a family tradition dating back seven generations.

One of their ancestors was an herb doctor in the Gold Rush era who saved the governor’s wife.

Another served on the state dental board and was a prominent philanthropist and community leader. Now, Dr. David Yee, a Roseville cancer surgeon, and his daughter Sarah Yee, a Harvard University freshman, are both serving on state commissions.

They credit Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs, a volunteer organization founded in 2001 that encourages civic engagement, with helping them get appointments from Gov.

Gavin Newsom.

In the last year, the group’s government appointments committee has secured seven appointments through reviewing, assisting and advocating for applicants.

APAPA members say this is an important way members of their community can get considered for posts on the state’s mo